Used Volvo V60 for Sale nearRichmond, VA

How much does the Volvo V60 cost in today's market?

Used Volvo V60 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Volvo V60's current nationwide average price is $21,929, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $21,929 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2018, 2020, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Volvo V60 a good car?

Yes — the Volvo V60 is a strong choice if you want a stylish wagon with a premium feel and everyday usefulness. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its spaciousness, comfort, stylish design, solid build quality, and enjoyable driving experience. Expert coverage also points to the V60’s upscale interior materials and refined character as recurring strengths.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on cargo space, the base engine, and some tech and audio complaints in owner feedback.

32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo V60 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Volvo V60 as comfortable, well-built, and enjoyable to live with, and the model’s premium feel comes through in both owner feedback and expert coverage. The V60 also earns praise for its solid construction and overall refinement.

• Owners rate the Volvo V60 between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose carefully and verify condition, service history, and accident history before you buy.

What should I look for when buying a used Volvo V60?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.9% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2018 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Volvo’s standard safety suite includes a driver-attention monitor, traffic-sign recognition, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, run-off road mitigation, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist, and large-animal detection, forward-collision warning, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: Volvo’s Sensus infotainment system includes a 9-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, 4G LTE WiFi hotspot, and Bluetooth.
• Fuel efficiency: FWD V60 models with the turbo-four engine get 27 mpg combined (23 mpg city, 34 mpg highway) EPA fuel-economy ratings, while the AWD V60 Cross Country is rated at 25 mpg combined (22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway).

Which Volvo V60 trim should I buy?

The 2021 Volvo V60 offers these trims:

• Momentum: This is the entry point, and it pairs the T5 powertrain with front-wheel drive and the 250-hp turbo-four, making it the best-value choice if you want the core V60 experience.
• Cross Country: This adds all-wheel drive, a raised ride height, plastic body cladding, and a more rugged appearance, along with a comfortable ride and quiet cabin.
• Inscription: This trim adds extra chrome and a more upscale look, and it suits you if you want a more luxury-focused presentation.
• R-Design: This trim adds a sportier motif and is the pick if you want the V60’s style with a more athletic visual character.
• Polestar Engineered: This trim adds the T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain with 415 hp and 494 lb-ft of torque, plus AWD, making it the performance-focused choice.

What Volvo V60 do most buyers choose?

The Volvo V60 years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years buyers cross-shop most often because inventory is deeper.

What is the Volvo V60's resale value?

Most of the model years in this set are moving lower year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. One year is rising, but the overall pattern still leans toward softer pricing across the lineup. The smallest changes are clustered near flat, while the larger drops stand out clearly.

The 2018 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2018, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Volvo V60 safe?

• 2021: 9/10

The 2021 Volvo V60 includes Volvo’s standard driver-assist suite with lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Volvo V60 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −8.92% versus a year ago, and the 2020 model is at −7.57%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.1% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,311. The Volvo V60 offers a stylish wagon shape, a premium cabin, and a refined everyday driving experience.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model offers 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque in the T5 setup, plus 415 hp and 494 lb-ft of torque in the T8 plug-in hybrid, along with 27 mpg combined for FWD models and 25 mpg combined for the AWD Cross Country.
• Tech: The latest model includes a 9-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and a 4G LTE WiFi hotspot.
• Safety: The latest model adds a driver-attention monitor, traffic-sign recognition, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, run-off road mitigation, automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
• Starting price: $41,945.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2021 Volvo V60 compare to the 2022 BMW 3 Series?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Volvo V60:

• Pros: Stylish design, Great handling, Premium interior materials.
• Cons: Not much cargo space, Underwhelming base engine.

2022 BMW 3 Series:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Multiple powertrain options, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Manual transmission not available, Advanced safety features are not standard, Stereo is lacking.

Our experts score the 2021 Volvo V60 8/10 and the 2022 BMW 3 Series 8.7/10. The Volvo leans into style, premium materials, and handling, while the BMW emphasizes driving fun, more powertrain choices, and easier tech. The Volvo’s weaker points are cargo space and the base engine, while the BMW’s trade-offs center on its transmission, safety equipment, and stereo.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.